Italian shipyard and brand of Ferretti Group, Custom Line, has launched the first 39.8-metre Saetta 128 at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy.
The yacht entered the water on 30 September, following the announcement of the model at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show as the first hull in the rebranded planing line. Three Saetta 128 yachts have now been sold, with the first unit designed for a bespoke owner experience across three decks.
Meaning "arrow" or "dart" in Italian, the Saetta name is a nod to the dynamic, pointed characteristics that define the planing line. This is continued in the latest model from the series, which features new exterior styling by Bologna-based studio SY Design, which was chosen for its "fresh perspective" and "interesting solutions", chief commercial officer at Ferretti Group, Giordano Pellacani, told BOAT International.
The Product Strategy Department, led by Piero Ferrari, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department are responsible for the yacht's naval architecture.
Meanwhile, the exterior was designed by Matteo Sassone and Veronica Yien of SY Design, marking the studio's first collaboration with Custom Line, and the interior architecture is by Chiara Massarani of ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. Custom Line Atelier provided support in developing the interiors and bespoke solutions.
Key features of the 39.8-metre model include a planing hull under 300GT and a beam of 7.7 metres, with the design penned to maximise onboard liveability through space distribution across three decks.
A sloping stern characterises the vessel's overall look, in addition to "screen-printed glazing" and a central mast, which SY Design founder Matteo Sassone said is inspired by a shark fin. "Lighter" spoilers on her profile also provide consistency with the other sporty Saetta models while evolving the line's design.
Interiors by ACPV Architects, with strategic consultation from Custom Line Atelier, are offered in two distinct "moods". The Perfect mood features a "rich and sophisticated composition", defined by chocolate and mocha-coloured lacquer and walnut and maple parquet flooring paired with white marbles and ivory wallpapers.
The Classic mood is a play on this, although the design team describes it as a "more basic and balanced aesthetic". Woods such as oak and wallpapers with a more linear pattern define the mood. Despite similarities between the two offerings, Patricia Viel, architect and co-founder of ACPV Architects, explained to BOAT International that what sets them apart is "more about the feeling" with the "textures, feelings and sounds" being the variation.
Notably, all of the furniture on board is "floating" - raised off the floor to replicate the planing nature of the Saetta line. “The only element that we wanted to express [in the interiors] was the power of design, not only in terms of construction but in terms of the atmosphere that we wanted to create," Viel said.
Model highlights include the upper deck skylounge, defined by an inviting closed saloon and a 40-square-metre stern-to terrace, which can be customised to the owner's lifestyle, and the large bow lounge with sofa seating and a sunbathing area, which can also be equipped with a whirlpool tub. Up top, the sundeck provides a further 30 square metres of outdoor space designed for private relaxation.
The main deck includes a 33-square-metre aft deck leading into a 40-square-metre main saloon incorporating the dining area. The owner's suite is positioned forward, with a dressing area and en suite bathroom, while full-height windows bring natural light into the space.
Meanwhile, at the stern, a multipurpose area accommodates two water toys, such as a tender and a Jet Ski, and can be extended with a sizeable swim platform.
Accommodation is offered for up to 10 guests in four lower deck cabins, three VIP and one double, and a large avant-garde owner's suite on the main deck, with a central bed, dressing area and two bathrooms connected by an "extra-large" shower cubicle. Further quarters on board are for a crew of six, including the captain.
The first yacht is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines, each delivering 2,638hp, for a top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 19 knots. The yard says the yacht can be certified to IMO Tier III standards with the installation of an SCR system, which can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 70 per cent.
According to BOATPro, Custom Line currently has 14 yachts on order or in build, the largest being the latest unit from the yard's 50-metre Navetta 50 series.